GEN Korean BBQ Opens 12th Texas Location in Waco
GEN Restaurant Group (Nasdaq: GENK) has announced the opening of its 12th Texas location in Waco, marking the company's 8th new restaurant in 2025. The new GEN Korean BBQ restaurant, located at 2412 Creekview Dr., brings its signature "grill at your table" dining experience to the Waco community.
Strategically positioned near Baylor University, the location aims to serve both the local community and tourists. The restaurant operates from 11:00 am to 10:30 pm Sunday through Thursday, and extends hours until 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.
GEN Restaurant Group (Nasdaq: GENK) ha annunciato l'apertura della sua 12ª sede in Texas a Waco, segnando il 8º nuovo ristorante nel 2025. Il nuovo ristorante GEN Korean BBQ, situato in 2412 Creekview Dr., porta l'esperienza unica di "grigliare al tavolo" alla comunità di Waco.
Strategicamente posizionato vicino alla Baylor University, il locale mira a servire sia la comunità locale che i turisti. Il ristorante è aperto dalle 11:00 alle 22:30 da domenica a giovedì, con orario prolungato fino alle 23:00 il venerdì e il sabato.
GEN Restaurant Group (Nasdaq: GENK) ha anunciado la apertura de su 12ª ubicación en Texas en Waco, marcando el 8º nuevo restaurante en 2025. El nuevo restaurante GEN Korean BBQ, ubicado en 2412 Creekview Dr., ofrece su característica experiencia de "parrilla en la mesa" a la comunidad de Waco.
Estratégicamente situado cerca de la Universidad de Baylor, el local busca atender tanto a la comunidad local como a los turistas. El restaurante opera de 11:00 a.m. a 10:30 p.m. de domingo a jueves, y extiende su horario hasta las 11:00 p.m. los viernes y sábados.
GEN Restaurant Group (나스닥: GENK)가 텍사스에 12번째 지점인 Waco 매장을 오픈하며, 2025년 8번째 신규 레스토랑을 선보였습니다. 2412 Creekview Dr.에 위치한 새로운 GEN Korean BBQ 레스토랑은 Waco 지역사회에 ‘테이블에서 직접 구워 먹는’ 시그니처 경험을 제공합니다.
베일러 대학교 인근에 전략적으로 자리 잡은 이 매장은 지역 주민과 관광객 모두를 대상으로 합니다. 레스토랑은 일요일부터 목요일까지 오전 11시부터 오후 10시 30분까지 운영하며, 금요일과 토요일에는 오후 11시까지 영업 시간을 연장합니다.
GEN Restaurant Group (Nasdaq : GENK) a annoncé l'ouverture de son 12e établissement au Texas à Waco, marquant ainsi son 8e nouveau restaurant en 2025. Le nouveau restaurant GEN Korean BBQ, situé au 2412 Creekview Dr., offre à la communauté de Waco son expérience unique de « grillade à votre table ».
Stratégiquement situé à proximité de l'université Baylor, ce restaurant vise à servir à la fois la population locale et les touristes. Il est ouvert de 11h00 à 22h30 du dimanche au jeudi, et jusqu'à 23h00 les vendredis et samedis.
GEN Restaurant Group (Nasdaq: GENK) hat die Eröffnung seines 12. Standorts in Texas in Waco bekannt gegeben und damit das 8. neue Restaurant im Jahr 2025 eröffnet. Das neue GEN Korean BBQ Restaurant, gelegen in der 2412 Creekview Dr., bringt das charakteristische "Grillen am Tisch" Erlebnis in die Gemeinschaft von Waco.
Strategisch in der Nähe der Baylor University gelegen, soll der Standort sowohl die lokale Bevölkerung als auch Touristen bedienen. Das Restaurant hat sonntags bis donnerstags von 11:00 bis 22:30 Uhr geöffnet und an Freitagen und Samstagen bis 23:00 Uhr.
- 8th restaurant opening in 2025 shows strong expansion momentum
- Strategic location near Baylor University targeting key demographic
- Extended operating hours on weekends to maximize revenue potential
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Expansion Throughout Texas Proves Strong, Continued Growth in the State
CERRITOS, Calif., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. (“GEN” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GENK), owner of GEN Korean BBQ, a fast-growing casual dining concept with an extensive menu and signature “grill at your table” experience, today announced the opening of its Waco, Texas location. This opening represents the Company’s 8th new restaurant in 2025.
“Continuing our expansion in Texas is a result of our strong performance throughout Texas and an indicator of our steady progress on our 2025 expansion goals,” said David Kim, Chairman and CEO of GEN. “Sharing the GEN all-inclusive, value focused experience with more communities throughout Texas is a priority in our growth plan.”
Waco has multiple sites of historical and cultural interest attracting tourists and residents alike. The location’s proximity to Baylor University allows it to reach a wide variety of community members in our age demographic.
The new GEN Korean BBQ in Waco, Texas is located at 2412 Creekview Dr., Suite 100, Waco, TX 76711 and is open from 11:00 am to 10:30 pm on Sunday through Thursday and 11:00 am to 11:00 pm on Friday and Saturday.
For more information or to find a GEN Korean BBQ near you, visit: www.genkoreanbbq.com/locations
About GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.
GEN Korean BBQ is one of the largest Asian casual dining restaurant concepts in the United States. Founded in 2011 by two Korean immigrants in Los Angeles, the brand has now grown to over 40 company-owned locations where guests serve as their own chefs, preparing meals on embedded grills in the center of each table. The extensive menu consists of traditional Korean and Korean-American food, including high-quality meats, poultry, seafood and mixed vegetables. With its unique culinary experience alongside its modern décor and lively atmosphere, GEN Korean BBQ delivers an engaging and interactive dining experience that appeals to a vast segment of the population. For more information, visit GenKoreanBBQ.com and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram.
Investor Relations Contact:
Tom Croal
GEN Restaurant Group, Inc
1-562-365-2089
investor@genbbqoffice.com
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